Thundamoon Records Present:
Jennifer Matthews and Kyle Davis
| About Jennifer &
Kyle : Ten-year-old Kyle Davis first came to take voice lessons with Singer/songwriter Jennifer Matthews 5 years ago. They began writing songs together after Jennifer realized that his attention seemed to be more focused in the lessons when they were being more creative. Kyle responded so well to that process that Jennifer would write music and say "let's write some lyrics and melody Kyle". He always very enthusiastically said "ok"! Jennifer and Kyle recorded a 12 song cd of their original songs just this past summer and are releasing it on Thundamoon Records. Kyle is a real treat to hear sing and perform live. He is a confident, sincere showman. |
To listen to these three songs from the record click on the links below
| Me and The Sea | Mexico | The Tree |
To Order the Record click here
About Kyle Davis: Kyle Davis is 10 years old and has had a strong interest in music and theatre since before he learned to walk. He began taking singing lessons when he was 5 years old, and has been in many theatre productions over the years. Most recently, he played the part of Schroeder in Lexington Youth Theatre’s performance of the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. Prior to this, he performed in Arlington Theatre’s production of “Shelabration”, a tribute to Shel Silverstein. In addition, he was in several small productions at Concord Youth Theatre and Kidstock. He also plays piano, and has sung and played piano to songs he wrote at talent shows. Finally, he recorded with Jennifer Matthews a CD of their original songs, and he and Jennifer performed some of these songs at the Regent Theatre, Arlington this past June. About Jennifer Matthews: An icon of the Boston scene, singer and songstress Jennifer Matthews can rock like a folk punk PJ Harvey and downshift with the oblique nimble sensuality of Suzanne Vega. Her songs are missions from the frontlines of life, bell clear with unrelenting poetic honesty. Matthews studied vocal performance at the University of Colorado in Boulder and at Denver's School of Music. While in Colorado, she established herself as a solo artist, performing in local bars and coffeehouses. During this period she developed her unique vocal style and her songs gained recognition, leading to several awards from the Rocky Mountain Music Association. After a three-month tour in Japan, Korea and Hawaii, Matthews relocated to New York where she formed the five-piece band Beautiful Mud. After a highly acclaimed debut release and performing for several years in New York City clubs, the band separated. Jennifer moved to Boston in 1998 to embark on a solo career. She has cultivated a sophisticated blend of rock with hints of funk & blues on her electric Baritone guitar. While maintaining her strong background in rootsy rock, she slings her blue Martin, combining both instruments equally into her distinctive style. Built from her three previous releases (Treehouse Studios - NY City, Shot To The Wind - Boston, and Blue In Blue Out -Tremolo Lounge, Worcester), her compilation album Best of 96-01 featured three unreleased songs: "Falling Star", "Heaven To Me", and "#45 Warren Street." The album is an eclectic collection and shows her depth and diversity as a songwriter as well as a guitarist. Blue in Blue out was produced by Marc Copely. In 2003, Jennifer was nominated for a poetry award by the Cambridge Arts Council for her book of poetry released under Somerville's Ibbetson Street Press; " Fairy Tales and Misdemeanors". "The Wheel" was recorded and mixed at Windham Studios in Vermont and released in May of 2005 on Thundamoon Records (Independent). It is a 13 song record that covers a lot of territory. Produced by Brian Brown and Jennifer they took the songs to new levels by adding some electronica and loops to her roots rock sound. TC Krentz from the Boston Girl Guide writes." The Wheel may well be her personal best. It showcases everything you need to know about this fantastic artist; her mystic, her talent as singer/songwriter, and last but not least, guitarist..." In Aug. of 2005,
Metronome Music Magazine featured Jennifer as their cover story with
a full interview. Shaun McNamara writes ..."Matthews and artists
like Ann Wilson, Pat Benatar, Doro Pesch and Liz Phair are dissimilar
in music style and sound but they all embody an ability to be recognized
as straight out rockers. Not female rockers, not rock chicks, and certainly
not advocates for a spotlight of women in music. They have no need for
a one trick pony. They stood or stand in parallel with the likes of
Kurt Cobain, Robert Plant, Neil Young and Chris Cornell, respected for
their pure musicianship and charismatic presence..." |
